This exercise took place on 9thDecember 2022 at Buseesa Community Development Organization farm during student’s agriculture internship where by Dr. Semata Johvan said that Ideally, each system would include coverage for at least the core diseases. No “cookie-cutter” protocol will fit every goat system of rearing and he said that the farmer to produce an effective protocol that matches his/her system’s risks and logistics, they should consult the veterinarian.
Dr. Semata also said that there are many different products available, and ultimately the choice of what to use will come down to efficacy, price, and personal preference while Knowing what products will fit your system best is also a question to ask your veterinarian.
One student asked that” what General Considerations should do we use to vaccinate a Goat “and Dr. Semata answered him and said that these are thing to consider while practicing vaccination to an animal. Do not vaccinate wet animals; predisposes to abscesses and Refrigerate vaccines.
He also said that they should Swab top of bottle with alcohol if dust on it (killed vaccines) and they should only a sterile needle ever goes in the stock bottle.
He also encouraged them to use new needle for each goat if possible and they should not mix vaccines with other vaccines or drugs; do use a clean syringe.
Once again Dr. Semata encouraged students to Read label for meat withdrawals and to Read label for other safety concerns (sore mouth).
He also encouraged them to keep written records of vaccination dates and Burn needles, syringes, empty or unused vials, especially sore mouth.
Another student asked that what could be Essential goat health management products for on-farm use? Under this the farm doctor said that Wound spray containing insecticide against flies and maggots should be done and Hoof trimmer/shears, Antiseptic soap, and Soft rope for restraining goats being treated and he said that Elastrator (elastic castration pliers) and latex rubber elastrator rings should be present during elastration of goats, Ear tags and ear tag applicator should be done carefully and Burdizo (bloodless castration device) for castration should be done ‘Box of disposable latex gloves, Scale to weigh animals, Spray dip machine (knapsack sprayer) for dip product application, or sheep/goat dip-tank if more than 50 goats are being dipped, Dip or pour-on product to eliminate external parasites, Ox tetracycline injectable antibiotic, Injection syringes and needles, Goat deworming medication, Dosing gun for treating more than 40 goats at a time, Eye powder to treat infected or irritated eyes, or open wounds on the body and also Antiseptic iodine spray should be done continually.
In Dr. Semata’s conclusion he talked about Dealing with worms and he said that internal parasitic worms are common in goats. Signs of their presence are pale mucous membranes such as the inside of the eyelids, vulva and gums; bottle jaw (swelling under the jaw); decreased appetite; weight loss; poor condition; diarrhea; sneezing or mucus in the nose; and segments of tapeworm visible in droppings.
Therefore, he encouraged students to Compile a checklist and inspect the animals at least once a month. If some goats are more susceptible to worms than others, consider culling them and deworm the flock at least twice a year – in autumn (April) and spring – using products that target roundworm and liver fluke he also encouraged students that “Kids should be dewormed at least once with a product for tapeworm, especially if [fragments] of tapeworm are visible in their droppings and he said that all goats should be treated for nasal worm if they are sneezing a lot, or if worms [maggots] or mucus are observed coming out of the nose,” he adds.
In conclusion therefore, Dr. Semata Johvan BCDO farm doctor said that “If you don’t know which dewormer to use, seek advice from a local animal health expert and It’s a good idea to alternate the active ingredients in deworming medication to minimize the risk of worms becoming resistant to a particular active ingredient.